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J1 KND

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,904 mi
Last recorded38,904 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KND
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 38,904 miles

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 38,904 miles

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 35,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 35,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2024 30,413 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 30,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,414 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 25,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,205 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 20,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 15,962 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 15,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 12,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective streaky also (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 235/55/18 100H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 11,043 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 9,460 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,742 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 7,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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J1 KND is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 58,618 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 KND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 12 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J1 KND registered?

J1 KND is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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